🧀 The Best Vegan Philly Cheesesteak Recipe ('Meaty' & Cheesy!)

🧀 The Best Vegan Philly Cheesesteak (A "Meaty" & Cheesy Recipe!) 🧀

The Philly cheesesteak is an legendary sandwich. It is a masterpiece of savory, meaty, and cheesy goodness. It is a hearty, satisfying, and iconic comfort food. Of course, it is traditionally made with thinly sliced steak and dairy cheese.

But what if you could capture that same incredible experience in a completely plant-based way? The great news is, you can! A homemade vegan Philly cheesesteak can be just as delicious and satisfying. It is a fun and impressive cooking project.

This guide will give you a foolproof recipe. We will make a savory "meaty" mushroom filling. We will also whip up a quick and easy vegan cheese "whiz." Get ready to create the ultimate vegan comfort food. 🌱

🤔 What is the Secret to a "Meaty" Vegan Cheesesteak Filling?

To create a great vegan Philly cheesesteak, we need to replicate two things. We need a savory, umami-rich filling with a satisfying texture. We also need a gooey, delicious cheese sauce. Here is how we do it.

For the "steak," we will use sautéed portobello mushrooms. When sliced thinly and cooked down, mushrooms develop a deep, earthy, and wonderfully "meaty" flavor. They are the perfect whole-food substitute. Sautéed onions and green peppers are also classic and essential additions.

For the cheese sauce, we will make a quick and easy vegan "whiz." This is made from a surprising base of boiled potatoes and carrots. When you blend them with nutritional yeast and spices, they create a smooth, creamy, and amazingly cheesy sauce.

🥣 How Do You Make the Best Vegan Philly Cheesesteak?

This recipe has two main parts: the cheese sauce and the filling. You can make the cheese sauce while the vegetables are cooking. It all comes together quickly for a perfect, hot sandwich.

What Ingredients Do You Need?

For the Vegan Cheese Sauce:

• 1 large potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1/4 cup of unsweetened plant-based milk
• 1 teaspoon of onion powder
• A pinch of salt

For the "Steak" Filling:

• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 10 oz of portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon of soy sauce (or tamari)
• 4 hoagie rolls

What Are the Instructions?

1. Make the Cheese Sauce: Boil the potato and carrot in water until they are very soft. Drain them and transfer them to a high-speed blender. Add the nutritional yeast, plant milk, onion powder, and salt. Blend on high until the sauce is completely smooth and creamy. Set aside.

2. Cook the Vegetables: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion and bell pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until they are soft and slightly caramelized.

3. Add the Mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for another 5-7 minutes. The mushrooms will release their water and then start to brown. This is where the flavor develops.

4. Season the Filling: Stir in the soy sauce. Let it cook for one more minute. Your delicious "steak" filling is now ready.

5. Assemble the Sandwiches: Slice your hoagie rolls lengthwise. Toast them lightly. Pile the hot mushroom and pepper filling into the rolls. To finish your vegan Philly cheesesteak, drizzle a very generous amount of the warm vegan cheese sauce over the top. Serve immediately and enjoy the cheesy, savory goodness! 🥪